Working to drive economic and social inclusion in Greater Manchester

Dear GMCVO member/subscriber

GMCVO have launched the second year of a grants programme to support people from communities of identity or experience, based in Greater Manchester, that may struggle to achieve high levels of mental wellbeing. 

Following the success of year 1, a second year of the GM Mental Wellbeing grants programme has been agreed which will build on the lessons learned and successful projects delivered.

The communities identified are:
•    Carers
•    People from BAME communities
•    People living with long term physical or mental health conditions
•    People who identify as LGBTQI
•    Disabled people
•    Military veterans
•    People who are unemployed
•    Socially isolated older people

Funded by Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, a total of £90,000 will be awarded in year 2 with grants awarded between August and November 2021.

The grants will be awarded, in two stages, to small, grassroots VCSE organisations that will support people to develop high levels of mental wellbeing.

The first stage, a rolling micro grants round of £100 - £750, launched on Monday 2nd August 2021. We aim to communicate decisions to applicants within three weeks of submission. This grants round will close on Friday 29th October 2021 at 16:00.

The second stage, a small grants round of £750 - £3,000, will launch in September 2021.

To find out more about the grants programme, and to apply for a micro grant, please visit our website here.

Kind regards

GMCVO